Tag: #Farmers

Agriculture

Hon’ble Minister Shri Ramnath Thakur launches digital campaign across 13 states, targeting over 2.5 million farmers

CropLife India launches a 13-state digital campaign, inaugurated by Shri Ramnath Thakur, to help 2.5 million farmers identify genuine pesticides, avoid illicit products, and adopt safe, responsible crop protection practices.

13 Aug 2026 Agriculture News

Agriculture

SC upholds PepsiCo’s potato variety registration, says sued farmers can invoke statutory protection

The Supreme Court has upheld PepsiCo India’s registration of its FL 2027 potato variety used in Lay’s chips, refusing to revoke it under the PPVFR Act despite past infringement suits against Gujarat farmers.Court clarified that individual farmers sued by PepsiCo can still invoke statutory protection

11 Aug 2026 Down To Earth

Agriculture

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat Urges Farmers To Adopt Natural Farming, Warns Against Chemical Agriculture

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat urged farmers in Anand district to shift from chemical farming to natural farming, warning that excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides could damage soil and water resources. During his visit, he demonstrated natural farming practices, explained Jeevamrut prepara...

11 Aug 2026 The Free Press Journal

Agriculture

Kharif sowing lags last year’s coverage despite revival in rainfall

Farmers planted crops across 96.8 million hectares as of 7 August, 1.8 million hectares less than the 98.6 million hectares covered during the corresponding period a year ago.

10 Aug 2026 Mint

Dairy & Livestock

India to Train Sri Lankan Dairy Farmers in Milk Production and Farm Management

A group of 19 dairy farmers from Sri Lanka will travel to India for specialised training aimed at improving milk production, dairy farm management and... The post India to Train Sri Lankan Dairy Farmers in Milk Production and Farm Management appeared first on Agro & Food Processing .

10 Aug 2026 Agro & Food Processing

Agriculture

Import fears cast shadow over watermelon farmers ahead of new season

Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September

09 Aug 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

Agriculture

Groundnut acreage up 9% as farmers in UP, MP expand area

Area in Gujarat, the largest producer, trails by over 3 per cent; widespread rains, favourable prices support area expansion

07 Aug 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

Mandi Prices

Residue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers

Participating farmers’ realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice

06 Aug 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

Agriculture

AAP Leader Piyush Parmar Submits Memorandum Over Junagadh Farmer Bridge Dispute

JUNAGADH : Tensions are rising in Gujarat as a local community infrastructure project faces unexpected opposition. Recently, Aam Aadmi Party leader Piyush Parmar stepped forward to address the ongoing Junagadh... The post AAP Leader Piyush Parmar Submits Memorandum Over Junagadh Farmer Bridge Disput...

06 Aug 2026 Indiathisweek.in

Agriculture

Gujarat State Seed Corporation hands over Rs 6.33 crore dividend for FY24-25

Gandhinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) The Gujarat State Seed Corporation has paid a dividend of Rs 6.33 crore to the Gujarat government for the financial year 2024-25, taking the total dividend paid since the corporation's inception to Rs 42.82 crore. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for...

05 Aug 2026 Thehawk

Agriculture

Ganderbal farmers turn to watermelons as profitable alternative crop

In a quiet agricultural transformation, central Kashmir's Ganderbal district—long known for its grape vineyards, cherry orchards and apple orchards—is witnessing the rapid expansion of watermelon cultivation. Once entirely dependent on supplies transported from warmer states such as Maharashtra and...

05 Aug 2026 Greater Kashmir

Agriculture

Arvind Kejriwal's Call to Action: Join the Fight Against E20 Fuel!

Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP leader, has called for public support against the E20 fuel policy, urging citizens to join protests to halt its implementation. Despite facing police intervention during a recent march, he emphasized the need for larger participation to challenge the government's stance. Kej...

04 Aug 2026 Gyanhigyan